An Essential Message During This Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for reflection and action. In collaboration with Luc Maurice, founder of Groupe Maurice, and Pierre Couture, Executive Director of the Little Brothers Foundation, our President and CEO, Catherine Harel Bourdon, co-signed an open letter published in La Presse. This message calls for … Continued
As the Canada Post strike continues, its consequences are significantly affecting Little Brothers and other community organizations. With the holiday season approaching—a period when over 30% of annual donations are made—the disruptions to postal services are complicating our activities and slowing our ability to support isolated seniors. Concrete Impacts on Our Efforts Delays in receiving … Continued
As the holidays approach, Louise feels a comforting sense of calm. She knows that, as always, Marie-Andrée will be at her side to share these precious moments. For four years now, her volunteer has been there every week. At 81 years of age, our Great Friend is surprised that she knocked on the door of … Continued
Rising to the challenge of responsible consumption What if every item of clothing we bought had the power to change the world? In September, the month of second-hand clothing, Oxfam is challenging us to buy nothing new. For the past 5 years, this awareness-raising movement has been encouraging us to rethink our consumption and take … Continued
A loyal and generous community On May 21, over 80 people took part in the 9th edition of the fundraising dinner and online auction, organized in aid of Little Brothers. Our generous community mobilized to raise $32,549, adding to the $200,000 raised since 2011 to support activities aimed at breaking the isolation of seniors in … Continued
The urgent need to act The meteoric rise of prolonged loneliness and isolation among the elderly population is a very real phenomenon across the regions of Quebec, where one in five seniors is without a relative to rely on. An aging population, low incomes for too many seniors – one in two lives on less … Continued
On March 15, a benefit screening of Robin Aubert’s new movie TU NE SAURAS JAMAIS took place at Montreal’s Beaubien cinema, organized with the support of AXIA Films. A courageous film that engages our senses and transports us into a poignant story, carried by the great talent of Martin Naud, the lead actor. Organized for … Continued
Strong, healthy ties for over 60 years. We are grateful for your support. The Little Brothers have grown up a lot since 1962. We’ve been able to travel this long road of solidarity thanks to the support of major donors, whose generosity we would like to acknowledge. This was an opportunity to introduce the “Circle … Continued
The holiday season is approaching, a time to gather, share and spoil our loved ones. This year, how about reconnecting with your childlike heart? Go on a treasure hunt to find your second-hand gifts in our Little Brothers boutiques! Unique pieces at low prices While the majority of Quebecers give gifts this holiday season, a … Continued
Our population is aging. By 2030, 1.1 million people will be 75 or over, and 220,000 seniors will suffer from isolation in the next decade if no action is taken. The Little Brothers Foundation has conducted an opinion poll to raise public awareness of the isolation and loneliness suffered by too many elderly people in … Continued
